Ch. 116

"It's time to dance, just follow my lead and you'll be okay." Eryn whispered in my ear, kissing the side of my face. His hair was shorter now barely past his jaw but still flowed gracefully around his face.

Follow his lead, he says. He's obviously never seen me dance. I am about to embarrass the absolute crap out of myself out here. Watch out, audience Shamu is going to end up falling on you.

Vanora sat on the throne in the center of the stage. My dad took the right side with my mom and I took the left. Eryn placed his hand on my hip, his elbow extended up Unpaved my hand on his bicep. With his other hand he took mine, stretching it out with his. Oh Goddess, here we go.

Eryn started twirling me around the ballroom. It was like he was flying, his movements were so fluid and precise. I felt like a rag doll being carried around and spun, made to move however he wanted.

The song was over and he bowed to me and so I curtsied at him. Which seemed like the right thing to do since my mom